91344 Medical and Diagnostic Biochemistry

6cp; 6hpw
Requisite(s): 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry

This subject is designed to introduce the basic concepts of medical biochemistry relevant to biotechnology, medical research and clinical analysis. It is structured in such a way that it analyses the basic biochemical abnormalities that lead to various disease states, their diagnosis, clinical analysis and final treatment. The major areas covered are abnormal kidney and liver function, biochemistry of haemoglobin pigments and their relation to disease. Abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism such as diabetes, clinical enzymology and serum proteins in health and disease, the principles of laboratory management, with special emphasis on safety, quality control and automation are also covered.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.